COVID vaccinations for age group 20-29 in four districts from tomorrow

COVID vaccinations for age group 20-29 in four districts from tomorrow

September 5, 2021   03:39 pm

COVID-19 vaccinations for those aged between 20-29 years in the Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Galle districts will kick off from tomorrow (Sep. 06), the Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) announced.

The Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva added that youths who belong to the aforesaid age group can get themselves vaccinated at all hospitals and clinics that are currently rolling out COVID jabs in these four districts.

In addition to the existing centres where the inoculation drive is already under way in Colombo District, the youths can obtain their COVID shots from special vaccinations centres manned by the Sri Lanka Army at the following locations:

• Diyatha Uyana
• Viharamahadevi Park
• Army Hospital, Werahera
• Army Hospital, Panagoda

COVID vaccines will only be administered to youths who are residing in these districts, the Army Commander noted.

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